BETTER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME IN WATERFORD ESTATES W/**NEW ROOF** - This lovely, 3 bed/2 bath home has been updated beyond builder-grade features including a mosaic tile back splash, tiled lanai, designer light fixtures/ceiling fans & NEW, sleek & modern black stainless-steel appliances. Home is located on a cul-de-sac in the gated community of Waterford Estates. The interior layout offers an open floor plan w/beautiful kitchen, screened lanai & split bedroom design. The kitchen opens to both the great room & formal dining area for easy entertaining. Kitchen boasts center island w/breakfast bar seating, a large closet pantry & updated stainless steel appliances. The screened lanai overlooks the large backyard & a beautiful butterfly garden. Thanks to the western rear exposure of the property, the lanai has front row seats to colorful sunsets throughout the year. Architectural details include large picture windows throughout the home that let in tons of natural light, tile flooring throughout the main living areas & bathrooms plus carpet in bedrooms. Home is in move-in condition & boasts a spacious, master retreat w/an oversized, walk-in closet & an en-suite master bath w/private WC, dual sinks, glass-enclosed shower & large (linen) closet. The two guest rooms share a guest bath w/combination tub/shower. Additional amenities include an interior laundry room w/full-sized washer/dryer & attached 2-car garage. Updates include NEW roof (Dec 2022), NEW A/C (Jan 2023), NEW water heater (2020), new Nest doorbell (2020), new garage door opener (2020), new toilets & new sink (2020). Waterford Estates is a growing community w/gated entrances, two pools, a community center w/billiards & card rooms plus a fitness center, pickle ball & bocce courts. Miles of sidewalks allow your evening stroll to pass by numerous lakes throughout the picturesque neighborhood. Low HOA fees (paid quarterly) cover lawn mowing & quarterly trimming plus yard irrigation, recreation facilities & management company. Neighborhood is conveniently located minutes from historic downtown Punta Gorda & Fishermen's Village w/easy access to US41, I-75, PGD airport & FSW College. Home has a transferrable flood policy. Make an appointment today. You won't be disappointed.